Shut Up Already!
This extension mutes all tabs by default. Great tool against autoplayed videos and ads!
Manifest V3
- By:
- Michał Matyas
- Users:
- 20,000+
- Rating:
- 4.58 (19)
- Version:
- 2.3.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-08)
- Creation date:
- 2016-08-18
- Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- contextMenus
- Size:
- 46.77K
- Email:
- ch*****@higher.lv
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
User reviews
Users appreciate 'Shut Up Already!' for its domain-wide muting capability, persistent mute state per tab, and advanced features like wildcard muting of new tabs. It works better than similar extensions, especially on browsers like Vivaldi. However, several users note that key functions like muting/unmuting all tabs have stopped working and the original developer no longer maintains the extension, raising support concerns. Some report occasional unintended unmuting of tabs. One user reported potential security issues, but this appears isolated.
Pros
- Effectively mutes entire domains rather than just individual tabs, enhancing user control.
- Remembers the mute/unmute state of each tab reliably, especially useful for browsers like Vivaldi.
- Supports muting all new tabs by default using wildcards, fulfilling a sought-after feature.
- Stands out as one of the few extensions that works perfectly compared to similar ones.
- Provides features tailored for power users, including some form of whitelist/blacklist and keeping mute state consistent.
Cons
- The mute all tabs and unmute all tabs functions have stopped working as expected, requiring manual muting.
- The original developer no longer maintains the extension, leading to uncertainty about future updates and support.
- Occasional unexplained unmuting of tabs, possibly triggered by actions like closing muted tabs.
- A user suspicion of possible browser hijacking or malware association (e.g., Bing redirect), though unconfirmed and isolated.
Recent reviews
I felt so sad that the functions of mute all tabs and unmute all tabs no longer be working, have to mute them manually, please fix it soonest possible
by 
Safitri Ratih, 2024-10-19
Safitri Ratih, 2024-10-19It's a nice extension but it will be removed soon.
The original developer no longer maintains it, so i have upgraded it based on this extension:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mute-tab/djnlklfindboblpikpeaedoamfhgklfd
by 
Miles Lin, 2024-08-20
Miles Lin, 2024-08-20So far so great... it sometimes unmutes without reason.. I believe when I close all muted tabs
by 
Sina Yagubi, 2022-12-21
Sina Yagubi, 2022-12-21Extension safety
Risk impact
Shut Up Already! requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
Risk likelihood
Shut Up Already! has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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